sable
7 synonyms and 3 antonyms for sable, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small, weasel-like mammal prized for its soft, dark brown fur.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A small, weasel-like mammal prized for its soft, dark brown fur.
“The coat was trimmed with genuine sable fur.”
How to use sable
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
sable fur
sable coat
sable brush
Etymology
From Old French sable, ultimately from a Slavic word for the animal, borrowed through Medieval Latin and Middle Low German as the fur trade carried the word westward.
Full origin of sable →Frequently asked questions
What does “sable” mean?
The word “sable” means a small, weasel-like mammal prized for its soft, dark brown fur. In plain terms, either the small fur-bearing animal itself, its prized dark fur, or (as an adjective) simply the color black, especially in heraldry or poetic writing.
How do you pronounce “sable”?
“Sable” is pronounced SAY-buhl (/ˈseɪbəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “sable” in a sentence?
Here is “sable” used in a sentence: “The coat was trimmed with genuine sable fur.”
What part of speech is “sable”?
Depending on how it is used, “sable” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “sable” come from?
The word “sable” comes from Medieval Latin. From Old French sable, ultimately from a Slavic word for the animal, borrowed through Medieval Latin and Middle Low German as the fur trade carried the word westward.
How many meanings does “sable” have?
“Sable” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small, weasel-like mammal prized for its soft, dark brown fur.
